ATTENTION: FUTURE CULINARY MASTERS

Start Your Culinary Career in Vancouver

Hands-on training at Canada’s premier

culinary and pastry school since 1997.

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Why Train at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts?

SINCE 1997
Canada’s leading culinary and pastry school

SMALL CLASS SIZES
Chef-to-student ratio as low as 1:14

8 PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS
Industry-standard training environment

FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS
Baking & Pastry in 6 months, or the Grand Diploma in 12 months

PRIME LOCATION
Granville Island, Vancouver’s food & culture hub

ALUMNI SUCCESS
Graduates working worldwide as chefs, bakers, consultants & entrepreneurs

What Our Students Say

I completed PICAchef’s Dual-Diploma program, and it was the best decision I could have made. The chef instructors were patient, encouraging, and full of knowledge, and the small classes made it easy to connect with everyone. I left with skills, confidence, and lifelong friends. From my first meeting with the admissions team, I knew this was the right place for me.

Rasna D.

I graduated from the one-year Culinary Arts & Baking & Pastry Arts program at PICAchef, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The instructors brought so much expertise and energy into the kitchen, and the hands-on training really prepared me for the industry. Having PICAchef’s reputation behind me made finding my first job so much easier.

Alex O.

I completed the Dual-Diploma program at PICAchef, and it was such a rewarding experience. Both the Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs were welcoming to all skill levels, and the instructors were friendly and approachable. Small classes meant I got plenty of individual attention, and I left with amazing memories and skills I’ll carry for life.

Kimberly M.

The Culinary Arts program at PICAchef completely exceeded my expectations. I developed my skills in ways I didn’t imagine possible, but I also grew so much personally. The people I met inspired me and made every day in the kitchen exciting.

Sofia M.

Joining the Culinary Arts program at PICAchef was one of the best choices I’ve made. The learning environment is encouraging, the training is hands-on, and you walk away with real skills and experiences that stick with you.

Miki S.

If you’re looking to build a career as a chef or baker, PICAchef’s Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs are worth every penny. The kitchens are spacious, the classes are small, and the instructors know how to get you industry-ready. Plus, the on-site restaurant and café make it a pretty inspiring place to learn.

Manie Randhawa

Canada's Best Culinary School

Culinary Arts

Program

6 Months, Full-Time

Learn classical & modern cooking techniques

Daily practice in professional kitchens with chef instructors

Graduate career-ready for restaurants, hotels, catering & food businesses

BAKING & PASTRY

ARTS PROGRAM

6 Months, Full-Time

Master breads, cakes, pastries, chocolate & sugar artistry

Small classes with expert pastry chefs

Build a career in bakeries, patisseries, hotels & dessert businesses

Grand Diploma

(Culinary + Pastry)

12 Months, Full-Time

Complete training in both Culinary & Pastry Arts

One year of immersive hands-on instruction

Perfect for aspiring restaurateurs, café/bakery owners & executive chefs

Your Journey to a Culinary Career

Learn, practice & master skills for any professional kitchen

Train in small, supportive classes with world-class instructors

Graduate with the skills you need to be career ready

Be prepared to excel in restaurants, fine hotels & resorts, bakeries, food companies and more!

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